Sunday April 15, 1900

US date format: 4/15/1900, UK date format: 15/4/1900

It was Sunday, under the sign of Aries (see zodiac on April 15, 1900). The US president was William McKinley (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church. Famous people born on this day include Mario Capocaccia and Pierre Nord. In that special week of April people in US were listening to A Bird in a Gilded Cage by Jere Mahoney. The Conjurer, directed by George Albert Smith, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1900
But much more happened that day: find out below..

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Historical Events

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Holidays

Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
Saint Paternus
Saint Petrus Gonzalez
In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
Saint Hunna.
Saint Basilissa
Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.
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Events

An early 50 mile race is won by an electric car in over two hours.
International Exposition opens in Paris France.
Philippine : American War: Filipino guerrillas launch a surprise attack on U.S. infantry and begin a four-day siege of Catubig, Philippines.

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